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Diabetic And Hypertensive. Ultrasound Done. Suspected For Possible Chronic Pyelonephritis. Is This Serious?
Question: my wife aged 44 is a diabetic and hypertensive for the past 12 years. Our recent ultra sound report revealed that "small for size left kidney (7.7 x 4.1 cms) with loss of parenchymal thickness and scarring at upper pole- suggest possible Chronic Pyelonephritis". What does this mean? how to deal with the case? how serious is the case? Please find readings of other examination for your information
Her fasting blood sugar is #147, urine sugar is nil, Post lunch sugar is 110, post lunch urine sugar is--nil blood urea is 19serum creatinine 0.7, sodium 137, potassium 4.7, Chloride 98, Total cholestral--152; HDLCholestrol-43; LDL Cholestrol--75; VLDL Cholestrol-- 34; Triglycerides---168; Cholestrol /HDL Ratio---3.5
Her fasting blood sugar is #147, urine sugar is nil, Post lunch sugar is 110, post lunch urine sugar is--nil blood urea is 19serum creatinine 0.7, sodium 137, potassium 4.7, Chloride 98, Total cholestral--152; HDLCholestrol-43; LDL Cholestrol--75; VLDL Cholestrol-- 34; Triglycerides---168; Cholestrol /HDL Ratio---3.5
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Pyelonephritis is infection of the kidney and the radiologist states that the appearance of the kidney is suggestive of repeated and prolonged episodes of kidney infection.
Repeated infections can cause scarring and a decrease in the size of the kidneys. Kidney disease with chronic changes cannot be reversed but it would be important to prevent further damage to this kidney and any damage to the right kidney.
Most persons can survive with one functioning kidneys, this is the reason for kidney transplants but it is important, especially with diabetes and hypertension to prevent any more damage.
At present based on the creatinine level that you have quoted the kidneys are functioning normally.To further assess kidney function your doctor may check for leakage of protein in the urine and determine the GFR level.GFR stands for glomerular filtration rate and it lets the doctor know how effectively the kidneys are working. It is used to assess prognosis.
To reduce the risk of further damage it would be important to quickly and effectively treat any infections , to control the diabetes and hypertension.
Blood pressure should be maintained at 130/80 or less, this is the goal for diabetics and persons with kidney disease.
The blood sugar goals are a post meal of 180 are less, so her value is good and a fasting or premeal blood sugar between 72 and 126. The HbA1c which is also required to assess blood sugar control and done every 3 months- should be less than 7%. It may be important to look at the carbohydrate intake in the evenings which would affect the fasting sugars, in addition the medication used on the evening may need to be addressed.
The cholesterol levels are excellent.
i hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Pyelonephritis is infection of the kidney and the radiologist states that the appearance of the kidney is suggestive of repeated and prolonged episodes of kidney infection.
Repeated infections can cause scarring and a decrease in the size of the kidneys. Kidney disease with chronic changes cannot be reversed but it would be important to prevent further damage to this kidney and any damage to the right kidney.
Most persons can survive with one functioning kidneys, this is the reason for kidney transplants but it is important, especially with diabetes and hypertension to prevent any more damage.
At present based on the creatinine level that you have quoted the kidneys are functioning normally.To further assess kidney function your doctor may check for leakage of protein in the urine and determine the GFR level.GFR stands for glomerular filtration rate and it lets the doctor know how effectively the kidneys are working. It is used to assess prognosis.
To reduce the risk of further damage it would be important to quickly and effectively treat any infections , to control the diabetes and hypertension.
Blood pressure should be maintained at 130/80 or less, this is the goal for diabetics and persons with kidney disease.
The blood sugar goals are a post meal of 180 are less, so her value is good and a fasting or premeal blood sugar between 72 and 126. The HbA1c which is also required to assess blood sugar control and done every 3 months- should be less than 7%. It may be important to look at the carbohydrate intake in the evenings which would affect the fasting sugars, in addition the medication used on the evening may need to be addressed.
The cholesterol levels are excellent.
i hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am giving some more details for your information, please answer. Also tell me is it a critical stage and how to handle the case
Her Glycosylated Haemoglobin is 9.2 and complete urine examination (CUE) is as follows:
Physical examination:
colour--pale yellow
appearance--hazy
specific gravity--1.025
pH---6.0
Chemical examination:
protein --- trace--- negative
glucose----negative ----negative
ketone----negative---negative
blood ---negative----negative
bilirubin---negative---negative
urobilinogen----normal---0.2-1.0 mg/dl
leucocytes----present (+)---negative
nitrite---negative----negative
bile salts---negative---negative
Microscopic examination (per HPF)
Leucocytes ---12-15---2-3
RBC -------nil--------nil
Epithelial cells---8-10---3-5
casts----------nil-----nil
crystals------nil-----nil
other -------nil-----nil
Her Glycosylated Haemoglobin is 9.2 and complete urine examination (CUE) is as follows:
Physical examination:
colour--pale yellow
appearance--hazy
specific gravity--1.025
pH---6.0
Chemical examination:
protein --- trace--- negative
glucose----negative ----negative
ketone----negative---negative
blood ---negative----negative
bilirubin---negative---negative
urobilinogen----normal---0.2-1.0 mg/dl
leucocytes----present (+)---negative
nitrite---negative----negative
bile salts---negative---negative
Microscopic examination (per HPF)
Leucocytes ---12-15---2-3
RBC -------nil--------nil
Epithelial cells---8-10---3-5
casts----------nil-----nil
crystals------nil-----nil
other -------nil-----nil
Hi,
The HbA1C is high at 9.2, this implies that the blood glucose control is not optimal.If it is not improved then it would impact on the kidneys. As stated this should be less than 7.
To improve diabetes and reduce the chances of kidney disease she should (1) be on an ACE or ARB for her hypertension- these are kidney protective drugs
(2) examine the diet to find ways of reducing carbohydrate intake-look at the bread/biscuit/pasta/pastry/rice/potato/breakfast cereal intake to see if these can be decrease which would decrease the blood sugar
(3)limit the use of sodas and fruit juices and use mainly water
IF these are done and medication used appropriately and the blood sugar and HbA1c levels remain high, it may be necessary to alter the diabetic medication. Diabetes is a progressive disease and medication often has to be increase so that the levels can be controlled.
The urinalysis results do not show any abnormalities.
Please feel free to ask anyother questions
The HbA1C is high at 9.2, this implies that the blood glucose control is not optimal.If it is not improved then it would impact on the kidneys. As stated this should be less than 7.
To improve diabetes and reduce the chances of kidney disease she should (1) be on an ACE or ARB for her hypertension- these are kidney protective drugs
(2) examine the diet to find ways of reducing carbohydrate intake-look at the bread/biscuit/pasta/pastry/rice/potato/breakfast cereal intake to see if these can be decrease which would decrease the blood sugar
(3)limit the use of sodas and fruit juices and use mainly water
IF these are done and medication used appropriately and the blood sugar and HbA1c levels remain high, it may be necessary to alter the diabetic medication. Diabetes is a progressive disease and medication often has to be increase so that the levels can be controlled.
The urinalysis results do not show any abnormalities.
Please feel free to ask anyother questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr. XXXXXXX Gibson James,
Thank you very much for your inputs. Perhaps your feedback enabled me to work out a plan to address the case. Could you please suggest me a diet plan given her health condition and particularly in Indian context.
Thanks a lot and appreciate your lucid explanations and patience.
Thank you very much for your inputs. Perhaps your feedback enabled me to work out a plan to address the case. Could you please suggest me a diet plan given her health condition and particularly in Indian context.
Thanks a lot and appreciate your lucid explanations and patience.
Hi
In general diabetics are recommended to reduce their carbohydrate intake and increase the intake of vegetables ,fruits and lean meats.
Foods which are high in carbohydrates are breads (such as nan breads, rotis), reduce the use of flour (there are different types such as white, rice, chickpea,gram), rice (white or brown basmati) and also reduce any pastas that may be used.
You may want to consider, if possible, asking your doctor for a referral to a nutritionist for in depth advice on dietary management.
Please feel free to ask anything else
In general diabetics are recommended to reduce their carbohydrate intake and increase the intake of vegetables ,fruits and lean meats.
Foods which are high in carbohydrates are breads (such as nan breads, rotis), reduce the use of flour (there are different types such as white, rice, chickpea,gram), rice (white or brown basmati) and also reduce any pastas that may be used.
You may want to consider, if possible, asking your doctor for a referral to a nutritionist for in depth advice on dietary management.
Please feel free to ask anything else
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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